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Cold-Weather Cocktails to Warm You Up

Baby, it’s getting cold outside. The leaves are changing, ice rinks are opening, and sweater weather is in full swing, which means that it’s officially time to warm up with some cozy drinks. Mix up one of these cocktails (no professional bartending experience required), grab your nubbiest fleece, and put on Love Actually—you know it’s never too early for Colin Firth. Cheers!

Eggnog (Without Raw Eggs!)

While the heavy cream and sugar make eggnog not a particularly healthy treat, let’s be real—it's delicious, and it only comes once a year, so we’re gonna enjoy it. We especially love this recipe from foodie blog Will Cook For Friends, which lets you custmoize your ’nog and set the level of sweetness to your liking. The best part? There are steps for cooking it so you won’t have to worry about using raw eggs.

Pumpkin Buttered Rum

PSL? Try PBR—and I’m not talking about this PBR or this one, but rather Hot. Pumpkin. Buttered Rum. We could wax poetic about pumpkin pie, brown sugar, and whipped cream, but you and I both know that’s not necessary. This baby is like dessert in a glass, but better.

Hot Toddy

Tell someone you’re drinking a hot toddy and it’ll instantly make you feel like you’re tucked under a blanket, sitting around a fire with Kate, Wills and Prince Georgie. A steaming mug filled with warming flavors like apple, cinnamon and bourbon will warm you right up. And since it is the time of year when miracles occur, maybe Harry will make a cameo. Maybe.

Spiked White Hot Chocolate

Just because the flakes haven't fallen yet and temps aren't entirely freezing doesn't mean we're not ready for the snow. But since it's only October, we'll settle for a cup of frothy, white-chocolate heaven that looks like snow. Thisrecipelets you call the shots on the type of liquor—Frangelico is recommended—and will put you right on (marshmallow) cloud nine.

Pomegranate and Rosemary White Sangria

Sangria isn’t just for hot summer beach days. Ward away the cold-weather blues with this antioxidant-rich winter version, which includes pomegranate, rosemary, triple sec and white wine. The seasonal flavors will get you in the holiday mood—or, at least, the booze will!

Mulled Wine

Not one for temps below 50 degrees? A warm mug of cinnamon-y deliciousness—bonus kick of citrus included—will make you change your tune. This super-easy recipe calls for a mix of spices, honey, orange and red wine and takes just five minutes of prep. Head straight to your happy, cozy place for max enjoyment. (Ours is currently a little window nook.)

Pumpkin Pie White Russian

White Russians are delicious enough on their own, but since everyone knows that pumpkin makes everything taste better, this version is a welcome, seasonal update to the classic. Add a cinnamon swizzle stick (or go crazy with a chocolate one) and you’re good to go.